How Do You Spell DISINTERRING?

Pronunciation: [dˌɪsɪntˈɛɹɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "disinterring" is spelled with nine letters and has four syllables. Its IPA transcription is dɪsɪnˈtɛrɪŋ. The initial sound is /d/ followed by the vowel /ɪ/. The second syllable has a stressed vowel, which is pronounced as /ɪ/. The third and fourth syllables are stressed as well, and they have the vowels /ɛ/ and /ɪŋ/ respectively. The word is a verb that means to dig up (something buried, especially a corpse) from the ground.

DISINTERRING Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "disinterring" refers to the act of digging up or excavating a buried or entombed body or object from its resting place, typically in a deliberate or systematic manner. It involves the removal of the soil or covering that conceals the item or remains, with the purpose of revealing it to the surface.

    Primarily associated with the recovery of deceased individuals, disinterring is often carried out for various reasons, such as forensic investigation, archaeological research, or legal requirements. Forensic disinterring is conducted in criminal cases where the remains play a crucial role in determining the cause of death, aiding in investigations, or gathering evidence for legal proceedings. Archaeologists may disinter historical or ancient burial sites to gain insights into past civilizations, cultural practices, or to retrieve artifacts and study human remains for anthropological purposes.

    Disinterring is a meticulous process and involves careful handling and preservation of the remains or objects to avoid damage or contamination. It may require specialized tools, equipment, and the expertise of professionals, such as forensic anthropologists or archaeologists, who are trained in proper excavation and preservation techniques.

    In some jurisdictions, disinterring is strictly regulated and can only be performed under legal or official authorization. This ensures that the process is conducted ethically, respecting cultural and religious sensitivities, and in accordance with established guidelines.

Common Misspellings for DISINTERRING

Etymology of DISINTERRING

The word "disinterring" is derived from the Old French verb "desenterrer", which is a combination of the prefix "des-" (meaning "undoing" or "reversing") and "enterrer" (meaning "to bury"). In turn, "enterrer" comes from the Latin verb "in-terrare", which means "to bury". So, the etymology of "disinterring" emphasizes the process of reversing or undoing burial by removing a buried body from its grave.

Similar spelling words for DISINTERRING

Conjugate verb Disinterring

CONDITIONAL

I would disinterring
you would disinterring
he/she/it would disinterring
we would disinterring
they would disinterring
I would disinter
we would disinter
you would disinter
he/she/it would disinter
they would disinter

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be disinterring
you would be disinterring
he/she/it would be disinterring
we would be disinterring
they would be disinterring

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have disinterring
you would have disinterring
he/she/it would have disinterring
we would have disinterring
they would have disinterring

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been disinterring
you would have been disinterring
he/she/it would have been disinterring
we would have been disinterring
they would have been disinterring

FUTURE

I will disinter
you will disinter
he/she/it will disinter
we will disinter
they will disinter

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be disinterring
you will be disinterring
he/she/it will be disinterring
we will be disinterring
they will be disinterring

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have disinterred
you will have disinterred
he/she/it will have disinterred
we will have disinterred
they will have disinterred

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been disinterring
you will have been disinterring
he/she/it will have been disinterring
we will have been disinterring
they will have been disinterring

IMPERATIVE

you disinter
we let´s disinter

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to disinter

PAST

I disinterred
you disinterred
he/she/it disinterred
we disinterred
they disinterred

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was disinterring
you were disinterring
he/she/it was disinterring
we were disinterring
they were disinterring

PAST PARTICIPLE

disinterred

PAST PERFECT

I had disinterred
you had disinterred
he/she/it had disinterred
we had disinterred
they had disinterred

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been disinterring
you had been disinterring
he/she/it had been disinterring
we had been disinterring
they had been disinterring

PRESENT

I disinter
you disinter
he/she/it disinters
we disinter
they disinter

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am disinterring
you are disinterring
he/she/it is disinterring
we are disinterring
they are disinterring

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

disinterring

PRESENT PERFECT

I have disinterred
you have disinterred
he/she/it has disinterred
we have disinterred
they have disinterred

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been disinterring
you have been disinterring
he/she/it has been disinterring
we have been disinterring
they have been disinterring
I would have disinterred
we would have disinterred
you would have disinterred
he/she/it would have disinterred
they would have disinterred

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